Department of Linguistics

Dissertation in Linguistics (Translation Theory)

Course Code:

15PLIC994

Unit value:

1

Taught in:

Full Year

The dissertation is a core component of the MA Linguistics [Translation Theory]. The supervised dissertation research requires the ability to work independently on an original piece of research, to demonstrate familiarity with the relevant literature and present the resulting dissertation in a clear and organised format. The skills necessary for writing a Dissertation in Linguistics are developed in the Research Foundations Seminar (RFS), which deals with the conceptual and practical aspects of doing research.

The research and writing of the MA dissertation is a crucial component of Research-based Masters training.

The Dissertation in Linguistics [Translation Theory] has a 10,000 word limit and counts for 25% of the overall degree. For details on presentation and submission dates, see the Postgraduate Taught Masters Handbook.

Objectives and learning outcomes of the course

At the end of the course, students should have:

A solid foundational knowledge of the techniques, argumentation and theoretical issues in the core areas of formal linguistics (phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics)

The ability to apply their subject knowledge and methodology to a specific research problem in translation theory

The skills required to pursue independent research in an academic context

The ability to present their work to different audiences in a clear professional form.